Six Principles for Keratosis Pilaris
Take a guess, what's red, bumpy, hereditary and dry? It's Keratosis Pilaris. Lots of people are walking around with it, me included. You may have it and not even know it. It is annoying, unsightly, and it doesn't go away. There is no cure for it. But there are ways to keep it at bay.
Keratosis pilaris is a simple skin condition caused by lack of moisture in the epidermis. Keratin, a natural protein in the skin, surrounds and entraps the hair follicles in the pore. It can manifest itself as a red patchy rash usually on the upper arms, buttocks and thighs. It will look like a bunch of small bumps, sometimes white heads may form but usually they will be small and red in color. Many people have this condition, and it is mostly seen in females.
To lessen the bumps from keratosis pilaris, there are some simple principles you can follow, like me. You may have already tried several skin care products. Next you'll read about six principles for lessening keratosis pilaris bumps, and some of the things mentioned you may already be doing. Keep reading to find out which things you can work on to lose those unsightly bumps.
Six Principles for Keratosis Pilaris Bumps
First Principle: Loofa
Principle number one is to use a loofa in the shower for the body. It will remove the dead, dry skin on the surface of your body, and in turn reduce pore clogging.
Second Principle: Wash Your Face Gently
The face is more prevalent and the skin is more sensitive here. Therefore, be gentle when washing your face. Vigorous scrubbing or removal of the plugs on the face may only irritate your skin and aggravate the condition.
Third Principle: Be Gentle When Drying Your Skin
After washing or bathing, gently pat or blot your skin dry with a towel so that some moisture remains on the skin. This will help the skin fight the excess production of keratin which causes the problem in the first place.
Fourth Principle: Cream
The fourth principle is to use a high quality cream or lotion that should be applied daily. The best lotions for this condition have urea, 15% alphahydroxy acids, or Retin A in them. This should be applied after showering, as well as several times a day. The lotions are often soothing and can help improve the appearance of the skin.
Fifth Principle: Peeling
A mild peeling agent with alpha hydroxy acids may open up the plugged follicles. You don't have to go see a doctor for this. You can purchase these light peels at a beauty supply store or a drug store.
Sixth Principle: Humidify Your Home
A humid environment will make a difference for your skin. Use a portable home humidifier or one attached to your furnace to add moisture to the air inside your home. Especially in the winter time when the heat is on, the air in your home may become extremely dry. This is the best time for humidifier.
These principles may help you with keratosis pilaris, but if you still don't see a difference in the affected area, try a natural skin product. A natural skin treatment cream which will stimulate cell renewal and deeply moisturize the skin is what you should aim for when choosing a keratosis pilaris treatment. Try BioSkinTreatment cream for a natural way to get rid of keratosis pilaris. It is a natural skin treatment cream made with a very special ingredient, from a tiny creature who renews its own skin daily.
Published April 15th, 2009